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When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are in a class of their own. However, getting dental implants isn\u2019t always a simple matter; sometimes a dental bone graft is necessary before your dentist<\/a> can get the ball rolling. But this is nothing to worry about! In fact, it will help to ensure the ultimate success of your future implants! Keep reading to learn more about what you can expect during and following a dental bone graft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Dental Bone Graft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental bone graft is a procedure that\u2019s sometimes necessary for patients who need dental implants, but don\u2019t have sufficient jawbone density for supporting them. Since dental implants replace your missing teeth, your jaw must be strong enough to support the constant motion of chewing, biting, talking, and other regular motion. If there isn\u2019t enough bone to support and healthily fuse with your implants, they will ultimately fail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, dental bone grafts offer a viable solution! Your dentist will borrow bone from another part of your body\u2014usually somewhere in your mouth\u2014and use it to fortify the existing bone in your jaw. They will make a small incision where the new bone is going and gently place it, where it will slowly begin to integrate with the existing bone, strengthening it over time. Sometimes dental bone grafts can also be used to treat gum disease, as severe gum disease can cause massive bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Recovering from a Dental Bone Graft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental bone graft will require some time to heal afterward, no matter how major or minor the procedure. This recovery period can take anywhere from several months to over a year. That said, consider the following to make this process easier on you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n